Places to Visit in Mosonmagyarovar, Hungary, Europe

Places to Visit in Mosonmagyarovar, Hungary, Europe

Mosonmagyarovar is a town belonging to the county of Gyor-Moson-Sopron in Hungary near the borders of Austria and Slovakia. It is situated about 40 km northwest of the county capital, Gyor and 160 km northwest of the national capital, Budapest.

Geography of Mosonmagyarovar:

Mosonmagyarovar coordinates with 47.87371° N latitude and 17.26873° E longitude, is spread over an area of 85.35 sq. km.

History of Mosonmagyarovar:

The name of Mosonmagyarovar is a combination of two former towns, called Moson which means “fort in the marsh” and Magyarovar which means “ancient Hungarian castle”. Moson earlier served as the seat of Moson County during the Kingdom of Hungary and later the capital was shifted to Magyaróvár in the Middle Ages. In 1939, the towns of Moson and Magyarovar were merged.

How to reach Mosonmagyarovar?

Within the country, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the closest major airport to Mosonmagyarovar, situated around 175 km away. Out of the country, Bratislava Airport in Slovakia ‎ and Vienna International Airport in Austria are the nearest airports to Mosonmagyarovar, located around 50 km and 70 km respectively.

There are hourly train services provided between the Mosonmagyarovar and county capital, Gyor, taking around 15 minutes. Mosonmagyarovar is also connected to national capital, Budapest by train per two hours and the bordering cities of Slovakia and Austria.

Kisalföld Volán is the major bus operator in Mosonmagyarovar.

Food and Shopping in Mosonmagyarovar:

Mosonmagyarovar offers lot of shopping options for tourists to purchase traditional handicrafts and clothes, paintings and bags. The town also houses a bookstore selling English and German books related to local culture, history and lifestyle.

The best food corners in Mosonmagyarovar are listed below:

Varkert Kavezo
Harsfa Etterem
Ambrozia Sorozo
Prima Etterem

Things to do in Mosonmagyarovar:

Thermal bath
Hiking
Exploring historical sites

Places to see in Mosonmagyarovar:

Thermal springs in Mosonmagyarovar:

Mosonmagyarovar is especially recognized for its thermal water source with medicinal properties which draws both tourists and patients suffering from skin diseases.

Castle in Mosonmagyarovar:

There is a historical castle in Mosonmagyarovar dating back to the Kingdom of Hungary. All the historical sites including castle are well preserved and open for tourists.

Xantus János Múzeum Győr:

Located Széchenyi tér 5 in Gyor, around 40 km away from Mosonmagyarovar, the Xantus János Múzeum Győr is a historical museum describes the complete history of the region. This museum also features a division devoted to non-European art.

List of other places of interest in Mosonmagyarovar include:

The Bishop’s Palace
National Theatre of Gyor
Benedictine Pannonhalma Archabbey
The City Hall of Gyor
City Art Museum
Synagogue in Gyor
Carmelite church
Benedictine church of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Raba Quelle Elmenyfurdo
Diocesan Treasury
The Carmelite Church
Museum of Roman Archaeology
The reliquary of king Ladislaus I.
Janos Xantus Museum

Best time to visit Mosonmagyarovar:

Mosonmagyarovar can be visited throughout the year, especially between June and October is the best time to visit Mosonmagyarovar.

Accommodation options in Mosonmagyarovar:

Mosonmagyarovar is winsome town housing around 15 well facilitated accommodation centers with latest tourist favor facilities and services such as spa, sauna, doctor on call, AC, hot water bath, food on request, 24 hour room service and internet connectivity. Other than amenities, tourists can also some mouthwatering Hungarian dishes in such hotels. The major hotels in Mosonmagyarovar are as follows: